Snow removing device for top of air film

By installing snowplows and traction mechanisms on top of the air-supported membrane structure, snow accumulation on the top of the structure can be cleared, solving the problem of excessive load caused by snow accumulation on the air-supported membrane structure in northern regions and ensuring the safety of the air-supported membrane structure.

CN223548834UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14SHENZHEN ZHONGDE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202223496060.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-26
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2032-12-26

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Technical Problem

In northern regions, air-supported membrane structures are prone to snow accumulation, leading to excessive loads and affecting safety during use.

Method used

Design a snow removal device, including a snowplow and a traction mechanism, wherein the snowplow is reciprocated on the top of an air-supported membrane structure by the traction mechanism to remove snow.

Benefits of technology

Effectively remove snow from the top of the air-supported membrane structure to prevent overloading and ensure its safe use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air film buildings, in particular to an air film top snow removing device which comprises snow removing vehicles and a traction mechanism, wheels are arranged on the two sides of the snow removing vehicles in the axial direction, and the multiple snow removing vehicles are arranged on the top of an air film structure at intervals and extend in the axial direction of the air film top structure part. The traction mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the air film structure and used for pulling the snow sweeper to reciprocate in the radial direction of the top of the air film structure and comprise traction ropes and traction machines, the traction machines are arranged on retaining walls of the air film structure in the reciprocating motion path direction of the snow sweeper, one ends of the traction ropes are connected with the traction machines, and the other ends of the traction ropes are connected with the traction machines. And the other end is connected with the snow sweeper through the traction point. The traction devices and the snow sweeper are matched with each other, one side of the traction devices on the two sides of the snow sweeper is loosened, the other side of the traction devices is contracted, the snow sweeper does reciprocating motion in the radial direction of the top of the air film structure, and then accumulated snow on the top of the air film structure is removed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air-supported membrane building technology, specifically to a snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure. Background Technology

[0002] Air-supported membrane structures are curved, and large-span air-supported membrane structures have a large top surface and a gentle slope. In snowy northern regions, large-span air-supported membrane structures are prone to snow accumulation on their tops. As the snow accumulation area and thickness increase, when the snow load exceeds the design load of the air-supported membrane structure, it can cause adverse conditions such as sagging, affecting the safe use of the air-supported membrane structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defect of easy snow accumulation on the top of the air film in northern regions and areas with high snow load in the prior art, thereby providing a snow removal device for the top of the air film.

[0004] A snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure, comprising:

[0005] A snowplow has wheels on both sides in the axial direction, and multiple snowplows are spaced apart on the top of the air-supported membrane structure and extend along the axial direction of the top air-supported membrane structure.

[0006] The traction mechanism, which is set on both sides of the air-supported membrane structure, is used to traction the snowplow to reciprocate along the radial direction of the top of the air-supported membrane structure. It includes a traction cable and a traction machine. The traction machine is set on the retaining wall of the air-supported membrane structure in the direction of the reciprocating movement of the snowplow. One end of the traction cable is connected to the traction machine, and the other end is connected to the snowplow through a traction point.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the snow removal device for the top of the air-supported membrane structure in this utility model, the snow removal vehicle includes a frame and a stainless steel plate anchored to the frame, wherein the frame is made of aluminum alloy square tubing.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the snow removal device for the top of the air-supported membrane structure in this utility model, the axle of the wheel is made of stainless steel, the gear of the wheel is made of rubber, the hub is made of metal, resin or rubber, and the end of the gear is trapezoidal.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the snow removal device for the top of the air-supported membrane structure in this invention, a plurality of the traction points are symmetrically arranged on the lower frame of the snow removal vehicle on both sides of the axial direction.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the snow removal device for the top of the air-supported membrane structure in this invention, the traction machine is equipped with a protective cover.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the snow removal device for the top of the air-supported membrane structure in this utility model, a traction cable guide pulley is provided at the net cable below the slope position of the air-supported membrane structure in the direction of the snowplow's movement path.

[0012] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] This invention utilizes a traction device and a snowplow in cooperation. The traction device on one side of the snowplow relaxes while the other side retracts, causing the snowplow to reciprocate in the radial direction at the top of the air-supported membrane structure, thereby removing the snow accumulated on the top of the air-supported membrane structure. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the snowplow in this utility model when it is on top of the air-supported membrane structure.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the traction cable and the traction point in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the traction cable guide pulley structure set at the intersection of the net and cable in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the traction cable guide pulley structure set at a single node of the net cable in this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Snowplow; 2. Traction mechanism; 21. Traction cable; 22. Traction machine; 3. Traction point; 4. Traction cable guide pulley. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0026] A snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes a snowplow 1 and a traction mechanism 2 for driving the snowplow 1 to reciprocate.

[0027] The snowplow 1 has six evenly spaced wheels on both sides in the axial direction. The number of wheels can be adjusted according to the actual situation on site. Multiple snowplows 1 are evenly spaced on the top of the air membrane structure and extend along the axial direction of the top air membrane structure.

[0028] The traction mechanism 2 is located on both sides of the air-supported membrane structure and is used to traction the snowplow 1 to reciprocate along the radial direction of the top of the air-supported membrane structure. It includes a traction cable 21 and a traction machine 22. Four traction machines 22 are set on the retaining wall under the eaves of the air-supported membrane structure in the direction of the reciprocating movement path of the snowplow 1. Two traction machines 22 are set on each side retaining wall. The distance between two adjacent traction machines 22 is determined according to the working distance of the traction cable 21 as it descends along the traction cable guide pulley 4. One end of the traction cable 21 is connected to the traction machine 22, and the other end is connected to the snowplow 1 through the traction point 3.

[0029] In this embodiment, the snowplow 1 includes a frame and a body formed by stainless steel plates anchored to the frame. The frame is made and reinforced with aluminum alloy square tubing to ensure that the body does not deform during operation. After the snowplow 1 is installed, a gap should be maintained between it and the membrane surface of the air-supported structure.

[0030] In this embodiment, the wheel axle is made of stainless steel. To prevent damage to the membrane surface from the wheel, the wheel gears are made of rubber, and the wheel hub is made of metal, resin, or rubber. To prevent wheel slippage, the ends of the gears are trapezoidal. The outer diameter of the wheel, as well as the length, thickness, and net distance between the outer edges of the gears, should be sufficient to allow passage over the net and the guardrail.

[0031] In this embodiment, two traction points 3 are provided on the lower frame of both sides of the snowplow 1 in the axial direction. The two traction points 3 on each side are respectively set at 500mm from both ends of the vehicle body. The traction points 3 on both sides are symmetrically arranged to ensure balance during operation. The setting points of the traction points 3 on the vehicle body can be adjusted according to the pulley track of the traction cable 21 to avoid excessive contact of the traction cable 21 with the membrane or cable and to prevent tipping during traction work. The vehicle body at the location of the traction points 3 should be reinforced.

[0032] In this embodiment, a towing hook is provided at towing point 3, which is connected to the vehicle frame by a non-rigid or galvanized pull ring bolt, and has a double nut structure.

[0033] In this embodiment, to prevent precipitation from affecting the normal operation of the traction machine 22, a protective cover is installed on the traction machine 22. The operation of the traction machine 22 should be synchronized (select equipment of the same model, install a wireless remote control to achieve synchronization, or add other synchronization control devices) to ensure that the snowplow 1 operates stably on top of the membrane.

[0034] In this embodiment, a traction cable guide pulley 4 is installed at the net cable position below the slope of the air-supported membrane structure along the movement path of the snowplow 1. For example... Figure 4 As shown, when the guide pulley 4 of the traction cable is installed at the intersection of the net cable, a cross-shaped bayonet is used as a connecting base, and the guide pulley is welded onto the cross-shaped bayonet; as Figure 5 As shown, when the traction cable guide pulley 4 is installed on a single cable, a balance plate needs to be added to the cross-shaped clamp to prevent the guide pulley from tilting. The number and installation position of the traction cable guide pulley 4 can be adjusted according to the actual site conditions.

[0035] In this embodiment, when using the snow removal device, the traction motors 22 on both sides of the snowplow 1 are activated, causing one traction motor 22 to retract and the other traction motor 22 to release, allowing the traction cable 21 to move the snowplow 1 to one side. Once the snowplow 1 has moved to the slope position of the air-supported membrane structure, the traction motor 22 is stopped, the other traction motor 22 is retracted, and the one traction motor 22 is released. After the snowplow 1 has moved to the slope position on the other side of the air-supported membrane structure, it is reset. During the movement of the snowplow 1, care should be taken to avoid it moving too far and colliding with the guide pulley 4 of the traction cable.

[0036] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure, characterized in that, include: Snowplow (1) has wheels on both sides in the axial direction. Multiple snowplows (1) are spaced apart on the top of the air film structure and extend along the axial direction of the top air film structure. The traction mechanism (2) is set on both sides of the air membrane structure and is used to traction the snowplow (1) to reciprocate along the radial direction of the top of the air membrane structure. It includes a traction cable (21) and a traction machine (22). The traction machine (22) is set on the retaining wall of the air membrane structure in the reciprocating motion path of the snowplow (1). One end of the traction cable (21) is connected to the traction machine (22), and the other end is connected to the snowplow (1) through the traction point (3). The snowplow (1) includes a frame and stainless steel plates anchored to the frame, the frame being made of aluminum alloy square tubing.

2. The snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wheel axle is made of stainless steel, the wheel gear is made of rubber, the wheel hub is made of metal, resin or rubber, and the end of the gear is trapezoidal.

3. The snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple traction points (3) are symmetrically arranged on the lower frame of the snowplow (1) on both sides of the axial direction.

4. The snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The traction machine (22) is equipped with a protective cover.

5. The snow removal device for the top of an air-supported membrane structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snowplow (1) has a traction cable guide pulley (4) installed at the net cable position below the slope of the air membrane structure in the direction of its movement path.